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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 228.36 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 228.36 and 141.03 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 228.36 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/228.36 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 228.36 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 32,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205.61/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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